Blanchland Drive is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR5 1PT is located in the Southwick electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sunderland Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Blanchland Drive, Sunderland, SR5 1PT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR5 1PX, SR5 1PS, SR5 1PU, SR5 1PN, SR5 1PY, SR5 1PL, SR5 1PZ, SR5 1PR, SR5 1PW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SR5 1PT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.3% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50% | 49.7% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SR5 1PT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26% | 30.5% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.8% | 53.1% | -7.7% | 44.2% | 8.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 9.4% | 4.9% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 5.5% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.6% | 51.9% | 8.3% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 33.1% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 11.3% | -5.4% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.8% | 10.9% | -12.9% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 10.5% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 11.7% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 11.7% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 6.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 19.5% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.7% | 32.4% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -1.4% |
| Other | 4.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.7% | 99.3% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 98.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.1% | 98.6% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 98.6% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -8.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.8% | 76.7% | 14.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 61.3% | 46.2% | 15.1% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blanchland Drive was 144.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.7% higher than the Redhill average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Blanchland Drive has the 13th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Redhill and the 235th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 93.8%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Blanchland Drive, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-11-10 | £225,131 |
| 14 Blanchland Drive, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £239,950 | 2023-10-23 | £246,025 |
| 17 Blanchland Drive, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £228,375 | 2022-02-18 | £247,386 |
| 7 Blanchland Drive, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £299,950 | 2021-11-05 | £330,730 |
| 25 Blanchland Drive, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2021-05-21 | £356,059 |
SR5 1PT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in SR5 1PT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hylton Red House Nursery School Rotherham Road , Red House Estate SR5 5QL | 4out of 4 | 2,582 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 3,655 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 4,857 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon Nursery School Reginald Street , NE35 9DG | 4out of 4 | 5,214 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwick Community Primary School Shakespeare Street , Southwick SR5 2JX | 3out of 4 | 593 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Park Primary School Swan Street , SR5 1EA | 4out of 4 | 850 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redby Academy Fulwell Road , SR6 9QP | 3out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Fulwell Road , SR6 9QU | 3out of 4 | 1,053 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaburn Dene Primary School Torver Crescent , Seaburn Dene SR6 8LG | 3out of 4 | 1,281 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkwearmouth Academy Torver Crescent , SR6 8LG | - not rated | 1,367 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red House Academy Rutherglen Road , Red House Estate SR5 5LN | 1out of 4 | 1,969 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN | 4out of 4 | 3,141 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 3,525 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitburn Church of England Academy Whitburn , SR6 7EF | 4out of 4 | 3,787 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Sunderland College Bede Centre , Durham Road SR3 4AH | - not rated | 4,283 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ's College Pennywell Road , SR4 8PG | 2out of 4 | 4,762 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 4,910 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon of Light School Beacon of Light , Stadium Park SR5 1SU | 2out of 4 | 1,256 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Sunderland 4th Floor, Edinburgh Building , City Campus, Chester Road SR1 3SD | - not rated | 2,640 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Watts Academy Ramillies Road , SR5 5JA | - not rated | 3,093 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Argyle House School 19-20 Thornhill Park , SR2 7LA | - not rated | 3,378 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Consilium Evolve Thornhill Academy , Thornholme Road SR2 7NA | - not rated | 3,566 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulwell Mill & Tearooms | Fulwell Mill Visitor Centre, Newcastle Road | 313 yd | |
| Thompsom Park Cafe & Eatery | 179, Newcastle Road | 421 yd | |
| Italian Kitchen/The Mill | Thompson Road, Sunderland | 506 yd | |
| Grace House | Bardolph Drive, Sunderland | 511 yd | |
| The Play Cafe | Unit 1, 9 Station Road | 709 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Hotel | The Grange Hotel 227, 225 | 190 yd | |
| Wearmouth Colliery Welfare & Social Club | Wearmouth Colliery Welfare And Social Club Ltd, Thompson Road | 363 yd | |
| Mill View Social Club | Millview Social Club, Station Road | 673 yd | |
| Bluebell / 88th Street / Value Mighty / Sin City Burger | 231, Fulwell Road | 795 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland Star Pizza | 144 Newcastle Road, Sunderland | 341 yd | |
| Windmill House | 130 - 132 Newcastle Road, Sunderland | 357 yd | |
| China City | 37, Carley Road | 669 yd | |
| Alishaan By The Sea | 11 Station Road, Fulwell | 752 yd | |
| Fountains Fish And Chips | 1, Exmouth Square | 832 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Carley Hill Road, Sunderland | 528 yd | |
| Iceland | 14 The Green, Sunderland | 1,006 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wearmouth Colliery Welfare Ground And Social Club THOMPSON ROAD | grass pitches | 290 yd |
| Rolls Royce BROOMSHIELDS CLOSE | grass pitches | 312 yd |
| Carley Hill Arena (Closed) Newcastle Road | grass pitches | 403 yd |
| Thompson Park AMY STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 450 yd |
| Carley Hill Primary School (Closed) Emsworth Road | grass pitches | 569 yd |
| Southwick Community Primary School SHAKESPEARE STREET | grass pitches | 686 yd |
| Fulwell Infant School EBDON LANE | grass pitches | 697 yd |
| Marine House Gym 80 9-10 9-10 STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 707 yd |
| Newcastle Road Baths (Closed) Newcastle Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 786 yd |
| Fulwell Quarry NEWCASTLE ROAD | grass pitches | 866 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 54.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 60.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 60.4 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.